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Author Notes: Each family has its own seasonally iconic dish. In my family, our iconic summer dish is tabouleh. It reminds me of picnics on the beaches of Bretagne and Center City backyard BBQ's. And, best of all, it is a versatile, easy-to-make, healthy recipe that is easily transportable from kitchen to picnic blanket. - gourmettenyc

Serves 4

1cup couscous

1cup finely chopped curly-leaf parsley

1 cup finely chopped mint

1cup finely chopped scallions

1 cucumber

2 medium tomatoes

1/3cup lemon juice (about 1 lemon)

1/3cup extra virgin olive oil

1teaspoon salt

freshly ground black pepper

In a large bowl, soak couscous in 1 1/2 cups hot water for 20 minutes, or until water is completely absorbed.